Dignified funeral from £1,995 + third party costs
Leonard E Smith Funeral Directors, Taunton
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About Us
Here at Leonard E Smith Funeral Directors in Taunton, we aim to ease the burden at what is an emotional time by helping you to arrange a fitting funeral for your loved one. We will give our full support throughout, ensuring that your wishes for the ceremony are met.
The passing of a loved one can place strain on you and your family, which is why you can be certain of a sympathetic and caring reception when you speak to us. We understand the difficulty you may be facing and will treat you with kindness and integrity, providing advice and guidance so you do not feel you are making important decisions alone.
The location of our funeral home on Magdalene Lane, Taunton, places us in easy reach of localities such as North Town, Comeytrowe and Rowbarton. We are also accessible to communities further afield, such as Ruishton and Norton Fitzwarren.
Our funeral directors can cater for religious and non-religious preferences, providing traditional funerals or more contemporary ceremonies, such as woodland burials. Whichever option you choose, we will ensure it is a suitable and heartfelt tribute to your loved one’s memory.
Available 24 hours a day, at Leonard E Smith Funeral Directors we are ready to talk when you are.
Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life.
Call us today on 01823 272122 to talk through your personal requirements.
What We Offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Our Services
At Leonard E Smith Funeral Directors, we understand how special life is with those that you love. For us, every funeral is unique and personal. We have a service to fulfil every wish, with every detail carried out with the same uncompromising quality of care.
From a traditional service, to a colourful woodland burial, your options are limitless with our Full Service Funeral. If you have a little more flexibility when it comes to arrangements, then we can provide a Simple Funeral for a lower cost.
Tailored Funeral Service
Our Tailored Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
Tailored Funeral Service
Our Tailored Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- Have flexibility and choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- We can add services and tailor the funeral to suit your own specific requirements
To find out more, you can call us on
01823 27212201823 272122
Simple Funeral
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
Our costs from
£1,995
Simple Funeral, from £1,995
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- The service will be at a mutually agreed time and date dependent upon availability, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- Some additional services such as arranging floral tributes or obituaries are not available
To find out more, you can call us on
01823 27212201823 272122
Why choose us?
Funeral services with distinction
Providing the highest standards of care
Expert professionals available 24 hours a day
High quality facilities
Where to find us
Address
10 Magdalene Lane Taunton TA1 1SE GBParking and Directions
Please call us before your visit and we will advise you on parking.
We are located along the Magdalene Lane alleyway which links to East Street and goes down Magdalene Street.
OPENING HOURS
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 01823 272122 if you require our services outside of these hours.
VISITING HOURS
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
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Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
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The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
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After the funeral
Once the funeral has taken place, there are still a number of things you may need to take care of. From choosing the perfect memorial to dealing with legal matters, we'll offer all the support you need after the funeral.
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5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 2 Reviews- Rating 5.08 August 2019From the first day I walked in the staff were really lovely and helpful.
They did everything to make me feel at ease.
Together we were able to arrange everything, I couldn't thank them enough.
Everybody said how lovely the service was.
Thank you to all the staff for making things easy for me at this sad time .
Response on behalf of Leonard E Smith Funeral Directors13 August 2019Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased to hear that our team were so accommodating and their recommendations were helpful and that we were able to help ease any worries that you may have had. - Rating 5.014 June 2019I wish to thank all at Leonard E Smith for the compassionate and caring way they dealt with every aspect of my father's funeral arrangements. Not only compassionate and caring, but also highly professional.
What could have been an ordeal, and a challenge, turned out to be seamlessly straight-forward. Nothing seemed too much trouble.
Thank you.Response on behalf of Leonard E Smith Funeral Directors17 June 2019Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.